Who is spreading rumors that my filial piety towards them has changed?

Of course, Yongzhen was quite concerned about Aunt Gu's belly. A belly doesn't grow big overnight; it's hard to say when it started.

Even an elder like Aunt Gu has gained weight, so what will happen to my mother in the future...?

Xiao Zhi was also paying close attention. She was overjoyed. Her belly wasn't noticeably bigger yet, but now that Gu Jun Gui had drawn her attention, she knew that when it was her turn to be unable to hide it, others would be used to it and probably wouldn't say anything.

Although her identity is quite special to Mingkong, it is no less than that of Gu Jungui, who took care of him as he grew up!

Chu Mingkong sat down next to his master's wife and asked:

"Master's wife, do you think cats are special?"

"It's special, but I can't quite put my finger on what's so special about it. Growing up in the cracks of time is something I find incredibly incredible. Even now, when I think about it, I'm still amazed."

Why are you saying that, Master's wife...?

Under the watchful eyes of the women in the room, Big Cat was once again bewildered and swallowed into the incomprehensible rift.

Chapter 414 Farewell Kiss

Chu Mingkong watched the young woman disappear before his eyes, still feeling somewhat worried about the unknown that he couldn't control.

Fortunately, everything was fine. Although his master's wife and the others said that the cat was a bit special, Chu Mingkong held the little girl in his hands after the "exchange" and still did not notice anything unusual.

This month, the kitten has returned to her tiny stage and can no longer nurse herself.

She looked to be about seven or eight years old, slightly older than my daughter, but still very young and chubby.

Chu Mingkong held her, gently pinching the cat's cheeks, turning her over to check for any so-called "special" features, as if inspecting product quality.

Seeing the cat being held and spun around by its father, Zuo Qiuchi said irritably:

"Mingkong, what are you doing? Even if it's a newly acquired treasure, do you really need to examine it over and over again for any flaws?"

"Isn't this just a routine check-up...?"

The little girl was indeed angry from being turned around. She opened her big mouth to bite Chu Mingkong's finger, but unfortunately she couldn't bite it. She could only turn her gaze to Zuo Qiuchi, who had just spoken up for her.

But she vaguely remembered feeling a little afraid of this elder, though she couldn't quite recall it. After hesitating, she turned and nestled into her arms, saying in a childish voice:

"Hug me, Master!"

Zuo Qiuchi walked over, pretended to show the cat, pinched its ear lightly, and then picked up the little girl.

After the cat landed in Zuo Qiuchi's arms, she was about to give him a smug look when she immediately saw her father, Chu Mingkong, seamlessly pick up his darling daughter, her little mouth pouting really high.

After Chu Mingkong finished playing with his daughter as usual, he saw his master's wife turn and leave.

He put down the baby in his arms, let the women accompany him, and followed his master's wife, Shen Xuejun.

The sounds of laughter were like those unique to women in their boudoirs, echoing from one courtyard to another. Once you stepped out of the courtyard where the women gathered and beyond the courtyard wall, the laughter seemed to recede into the distance.

Chu Mingkong caught up with his master's wife and said:

"Master's wife, are you preparing to leave?"

"Indeed, we have been in Xiling for quite some time now, and having seen the little girl's 'menstrual period,' it's time to leave."

"I'm truly reluctant to part with you, Master's wife, who has been here for so long." Chu Mingkong's expression was somewhat forlorn.

Although the conversation at that moment resembled the etiquette of a host bidding farewell to a guest, the reluctance to part was genuine.

His master's wife had always been a mystery to him, but it must be said that she had never harmed him, although their interactions were sometimes quite strange.

"We will meet again in the future. Considering the lifespan of a cultivator, this less than half a year of time spent together is just a small part of a long life."

Chu Mingkong's eyes reflected his master's wife's stunningly beautiful face; her cold and mysterious charm only intensified his fascination.

Try to persuade her to stay; there's no reason, and there's no way to stop her from going back to her own routine.

His desire to spend time with women around him, his lack of ambition, and his only thought of frivolous pursuits seem to make him the biggest oddball.

The last time we parted like this was back in Tianya City, and I never imagined my state of mind would change so much.

Although his relationship with his teacher's wife seemed to have grown much closer, it was as if he still didn't really understand her.

But that's fine too, since my master's wife is mostly staying at the Wenqing Pavilion, I can just go find her if I really want to see her someday!

After a brief pause, Chu Mingkong continued:

"If a future disciple misses his master's wife and goes to visit the Love Inquiry Pavilion, he hopes he won't find her in seclusion and get a cold shoulder..."

By the way, will Yunhan go back with her master's wife?

“Yunhan can go back a little later. I will still stay by your side for the time being, but you may have to travel around as before.”

"Why?" Chu Mingkong asked back, but then suddenly realized what the reason was.

Most of it is related to goddesses and bodhisattvas. Even though the Asura King concealed his tracks, and the suppression of goddesses and bodhisattvas was carried out in the Realm of No Thought...

However, Buddhist sects usually send someone to confirm the truth. The normal manifestation and passing away of a Bodhisattva's incarnation are generally carried out within Buddhist sects, as was the case with the priest of the Asura King.

If someone doesn't show up for an extended period, the first thing people will suspect is him.

Seeing his thoughtful reaction, Shen Xuejun said:

"Then it seems I don't need to explain. It's rare that you figured it out so quickly."

"This is too much, why is everyone complaining about this..." Chu Mingkong was deeply hurt.

The stunningly beautiful woman turned away, and a bracelet flew off her fair wrist and landed in Chu Mingkong's hand.

"I'll take this as a gift and leave now."

After she finished speaking, ice had already condensed beneath her icy high heels, preparing to form a sword. However, Shen Xuejun slowly turned her head and saw Chu Mingkong's hesitant expression, so she paused the movement of the ice sword.

"Is there anything else you would like to ask your master's wife? If it's about Maomao, you don't need to worry about it. Since her mother is here, she can probably answer all your questions."

"There is indeed a problem in that regard, but I've put it aside for now. It's just a small personal request." Chu Mingkong took two steps and stepped onto the ice sword.

Shen Xuejun's ice sword was unlike Chu Mingkong's and Zuo Qiuchi's, which were so spacious that one could lie down on it and ride the sword.

The ice sword was a bit narrow, and when Chu Mingkong stood on it, the distance between him and his master's wife immediately became very close, with her firm, ample breasts almost touching his chest.

However, his master's wife's pressure was indeed great. Even before they were even touching, her snow-white breasts were already making his heart pound.

"What request?" Shen Xuejun asked calmly, her beautiful icy blue eyes fixed on him.

"It's probably because... I wanted to greedily take a little more of my master's wife's original spiritual energy, just in case, since I felt that I wouldn't have my master's wife's protection for quite some time afterward."

The two people on the ice sword looked at each other in silence.

The icy high heel that supported the beautiful woman's jade-like feet suddenly lifted slightly, and she tiptoed.

The sword, reflecting the azure sky, also reflected the image of the beautiful young sect leader, her face indifferent. Her delicate white hands cupped Chu Mingkong's face, pressing against his lips.

My lips, dry from nervousness, were moistened by a warm, supple lick.

As the icy spiritual energy was being transferred, Chu Mingkong recovered from his brief moment of astonishment and quietly put his arm around his master's wife's slender waist.

"Master's wife, isn't this asking for too much...?"

"Then can Master's wife leave now?"

The woman's voice floated from his lips before reaching his ears. Chu Mingkong felt the sweet warmth and was about to leave when he dared to call it back.

"I'd like more..."

Her nose was brushed back and forth several times. When she came to her senses, Shen Xuejun had already taken off on her sword.

As Chu Mingkong watched his master's wife's departing figure, just as she was about to disappear, he seemed to see Shen Xuejun turn around and glance at him from afar.

He scratched his head:

"We can't keep relying on icy spiritual energy forever, can we? Next time we meet, we should be bolder!"

Hey, Master's wife, I had a safe journey. I didn't need to use your icy spiritual energy, so I'm returning it to you...

or,

I'd like a few more, even though I don't need them, I just want to ask my teacher's wife for some to play with~

However, if he were to be able to single-handedly beat up the Bodhisattva as if it were child's play, wouldn't it be acceptable for him to be a little more arrogant with his master's wife?

Chapter 415 Hidden Mystery

In Chu Mingkong's previous considerations, he did not plan to travel far until Aunt Gu's pregnancy was stable.

But now it seems that this journey will be tiring.

Fortunately, Chu Mingkong had prepared in advance, so even if he suddenly said it now, it wouldn't be too abrupt.

He summoned Shangguan Rong, Yongzhen, and his sister Yunhan to the room of his two mothers—not to do anything strange, but to discuss important matters.

Among the girls, these few are the most capable of discussing things. As for Jinyu... when she's really in a hurry, she can come up with a solution, but usually she doesn't want to spend much time on these things.

Chu Mingkong announced his decision, pausing for a long time to give them time to think:

"Do you have any other ideas for filling in the gaps or aspects that you've overlooked? Tell us about them."

Yunhan had never really cared about the affairs of Tianya City and Tianya Tower, even though she held the position of deputy city lord. She asked:

"Is this a complete departure from Xiling? How have the relevant matters been handled here?"

In the past, the Empress Dowager managed all the domestic affairs and politics, but now that she has completely relinquished control, won't Xiling fall into chaos?

Xiao Zhi subconsciously touched his lower abdomen, but remembering that there were so many girls around, he quietly concealed the action, covered his mouth and pretended to burp, pretending that he was just full from eating snacks.

She said helplessly to her daughter:

"Yunhan, Mingkong entrusted this matter to Tianyalou a long time ago. Now, let alone the city lord's tiger tally and the like, the border army has been handed over to Tianyalou to take care of."

However, it seems that your master also has some Xiling tokens at Wenqing Pavilion and Xiaoxiang Qin Academy.

We've been a lone force for ages, just wasting our days in this Qingxin Mansion~

In the past, when Xiao Zhi talked about being sidelined and reduced to a "general without troops," she would have been both self-deprecating and angry, but now she basically doesn't take it seriously.

The word "power," which she had so eagerly sought to curry favor with, had somehow become unfamiliar to her, even worthless.

“I see…” Xiao Yunhan nodded. She didn’t understand it and didn’t care. She shook her head to indicate that she had nothing to say.

There's not much to add about Shangguan Rong and Yongzhen, especially Shangguan Rong.